Here's Your Warning
7Seconds Lyrics
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With a glimpse of what's in store,
It looks like things are up to us,
No talk, just action in the streets,
That's what it's gonna take,
No calm youth in the U.S.A.
(Chorus)
It's summertime, American riot!
The heat is here, a teenage warning!
To those who fear, here's your warning!
This could be the year
That we could make some people think,
With smarter minds we'll hit the streets,
United we must make our stand,
Divided we will fall,
But it's up to us to take that step
(Repeat Chorus)
Complacent kids, that's all they want,
But if they want trouble they'll get it!
Amidst years of youth unrest
And now someone is pissed, right!
(Repeat Chorus)
The lyrics of "Here's Your Warning" by 7SECONDS are charged with social and political commentary, capturing the angst and frustration of a generation of young people who are fed up with the status quo in America in 1984. Through the use of vivid imagery, the song highlights the urgent need for action and change, rather than empty promises and complacency. The opening lines, "Hey it's 1984, With a glimpse of what's in store," set the stage for the themes that the song explores.
The lyrics suggest that the youth of America are no longer content with sitting back and watching things happen. They are ready to take to the streets and fight for what they believe in, with "no talk, just action." The chorus emphasizes the importance of unity and action, warning that those who fear change will be left behind. The lines "This could be the year, That we could make some people think, With smarter minds we'll hit the streets" suggest that the youth are not just looking for chaos, but are driven by a desire to use their intelligence and creativity to make a difference.
Furthermore, the song suggests that if the powers-that-be continue to ignore the needs and desires of young people, there will be consequences. Lines like "Complacent kids, that's all they want, But if they want trouble they'll get it!" capture the frustration and pent-up anger of a generation that feels ignored and marginalized. Overall, "Here's Your Warning" is a powerful and stirring call-to-action that still resonates with young people today.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey it's 1984,
The year is 1984 and something significant is about to happen.
With a glimpse of what's in store,
There is an idea of what the future holds.
It looks like things are up to us,
The situation is ours to solve.
No talk, just action in the streets,
We need to take action, not just talk about it, in the streets.
That's what it's gonna take,
Taking action in the streets is vital to success.
No calm youth in the U.S.A.
Unrest is brewing in the youth of America.
It's summertime, American riot!
The warm weather is bringing about unrest that could turn into riots in America.
I can't complain, unless I try it!
It's not enough to complain, we need to take action to make change.
The heat is here, a teenage warning!
The heat of the summer is warning of impending riots and unrest among teenagers.
To those who fear, here's your warning!
Those who fear this unrest have been warned.
This could be the year
This year could be a turning point.
That we could make some people think,
We have the power to make people think and consider the situation.
With smarter minds we'll hit the streets,
We need to use our intelligence and strategy when taking action in the streets.
United we must make our stand,
We need to stand together to make a real difference.
Divided we will fall,
If we are not united, we will not succeed.
But it's up to us to take that step
Ultimately, it's our responsibility to take action and make change happen.
Complacent kids, that's all they want,
Some kids are content with the status quo and don't want to take action.
But if they want trouble they'll get it!
Those who want to cause trouble will not be deterred.
Amidst years of youth unrest
For many years there has been unrest among the youth.
And now someone is pissed, right!
The situation has reached a boiling point and someone is angry.
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